Champions League debut and Luiz - the rise of Pafos

Published: 9/17/2025
Champions League debut and Luiz - the rise of Pafos
Cypriot side Pafos FC, in their Champions League debut just 11 years after formation, have made waves, reaching the league phase after dispatching Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv, and Red Star Belgrade in qualifying. With big matches against Bayern Munich and Chelsea ahead, they face Olympiakos in Greece for their first game. Former Brazil and Chelsea defender David Luiz, ecstatic about the achievement, joins the club, impressed by their hunger and drive for greatness.